Monday, 15 October 2012

[Official Video] Ruggedman - Because of you ft 2Face, M.I

Rugged Records present a new music video for Ruggedman. The video features 2Baba and the undisputed M.I.


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Directed by James Oludare

[OFFICIAL VIDEO] Dr. SID - AFEFE

Dr Sid is here with the video of his single Afefe which dropped just a while ago.




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Produced by @madblayze and directed by @sesan_director

This is his first Video as a Mavin. Watch! Enjoy! Comment!

[Gist] Kalakuta Museum finally launched


The Gbemisola, Ikeja home of late Afrobeat King, Fela Anikulapo–Kuti which is now a museum was officially opened today... View pictures below













The house which was turned into a museum - Kalakuta Museum was financed by the Lagos State government and houses all Fela’s souvenirs, including his clothes, shoes, equipment and other items.



[Gist] Dbanj wins EMA

D’banj Nigerian singer and songwriter as well as harmonica guru. He performs in Yoruba, English and Pidgin English. D’banj is a superstar in his home continent, winning many music awards including Best African Act at the 2007 MTV EMA 2007, Artist of the Year at both the 2008 and 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards, and Best International Act: Africa at the 2011 BET Awards.

D'banj has added this year's EMA African Act award to his ever growing list of accolades

From now until 30 October, local winners around the globe will compete for the honour of representing their region in the race for the second ever Worldwide Act.

Congrats to all the local EMA winners! Here is the list of international artists who will compete along with North America’s local nominees to be the regional nominee for the 2012 Worldwide Act EMA!


AFRICA-INDIA-MIDDLE EAST

Best African Act: D’Banj
Best India Act: Alobo Naga & the Band
Best Middle East Act: Ahmed Soultan

EUROPE
Best Adriatic Act: Who See
Best Belgian Act: Milow
Best Czech Act: Majk Spirit
Best Danish Act:Medina
Best Dutch Act: Afrojack
Best Finnish Act: Robin
Best French Act: Shaka Ponk
Best German Act: Tim Bendzko
Best Greek Act: Vegas
Best Hungarian Act: 30Y
Best Israeli Act: Ninet Tayeb
Best Italian Act: Emis Killa
Best Norwegian Act:Erik & Kriss
Best Polish Act: Brodka
Best Portuguese Act: Aurea
Best Romanian Act: Vunk
Best Russian Act: Dima Bilan
Best Spanish Act: The Zombie Kids
Best Swedish Act: Loreen
Best Swiss Act: DJ Antoine
Best UK/Ireland Act: One Direction
Best Ukranian Act: Alloise

ASIA PACIFIC
Best Asia Act: Han Geng
Best Australia/New Zealand Act: Gotye

LATIN AMERICA
Best Brazilian Act: Restart
Best Latin America North Act: Panda
Best Latin America Central Act: Don Tetto
Best Latin America South Act: Axel

[MUSIC PREMIERE] RILWAN - NAUGHTY GIRL ft Mr Walz


RILWAN drops his official second single after putting out Legacy with Dammy Krane off his forthcoming album.
He collaborates with Mr Walz on this one to create and eccentric afro fused flow they call NAUGHTY GIRL... This one is heading straight to the clubs!


Full name Rilwan Bawa-Bwari but we all prefer calling him ButterBoy Rilwan and the his Play records label mates recently released a mixtape called the “summer licktape” weeks ago, which is evidence of the work being put in at the Play Records Music Nation to secure their space in the game!

[MUSIC PREMIERE] Dick Fitzwell - Waddup tho

The kid dropped this track to Konnect with us, “Waddup Tho”. If you've listened to KidKonnect's tracks, you won’t take him serious, if he said he could rap but then...


His Rap alter ego is Dick Fitzwell, yea Waddup tho

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[Music Premiere] Sarkodie ft Mohammed - Kyeiwaa

Here's Sarkodie featuring amazing singer Mohammed - Kyeiwaa


Fresh off the BET Hip Hop Awards Cypher Sarkodie is taking no days off, Mohammed's voice on the other hand just echoes pure talent. #TeamSarkodie

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[Gist] Dr Sid Reacts

Dr Sid goes on twitter earlier today talking about the "Leaked convos" which hit cyberspace yesterday!

Listen to leak here

@IamDrSID: I had a PRIVATE conversation with people I trusted (Kamal, Dbanjs' associate Evil, Godfather, Davido, B-Red)......

@IamDrSID: I'm entitled to my opinion and its unfortunate that this happened…

@IamDrSID: Sadly, someone chose to record this private conversation and release it to the public......

@IamDrSID: However, this has taught me a valuable lesson on who to and not to speak with, but life must goes on...

Am I the only one waiting for the full convo??? View screenshots of Dr Sids tweets below ...








[FREESTYLE] ECLIPSE - AS E DEY HOT


AbOriginal Music is proud to present emerging Hip-Hop artist Eclipse - the Demigod - with his debut track on the label titled “As E Dey Hot”. Taken from his forthcoming debut mixtape titled DemiGod Mode, “As E Dey Hot” sees the up and coming emcee dropping a blistering freestyle over Kardinal Offishal’s 2008 hit “Set It Off” for your listening pleasure.

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Serving as the lead track from his debut mixtape, Eclipse puts his best foot forward on “As E Dey Hot” with straight fire lyrical prowess, clear vocal cadence, a sharp flow and captivating wordplay over three odd minutes of top drawer rap verses that will keep you hitting rewind over and over. Just don’t take my word for it, check out the Demigod’s lyrical showing below…

“I belong to a class of rappers / and rap is a craft we master / we steadily coming after the throne / and we riding fast…”

“Point of correction, I rap DIE – no need for resurrection!”

ABOUT ECLIPSE – The Demigod

AbOriginal Music presents Eclipse - the Demigod. A versatile, highly skilled rapper with a distinctive MIC presence, undeniable charisma and witty lyricism, Eclipse is a Hip-Hop prodigy at the forefront of a new generation of Nigerian emcees determined to carve their names boldly in the next chapter of the book on African Hip-Hop.

Though new to the game - having only started rapping in 2010, Eclipse has already carved out a reputation as an MC to watch. In 2011, he was crowned King of the South-East at the South-East Universities Freestyle Friday Competition after emerging victorious in a battle royale featuring the fifteen best rappers in the region. He has also attracted the attention of more celebrated rappers, among them KnightHouse’s Phenom and Storm 360’s Yung6ix, both of whom appeared on Eclipse’s independent single “Still Breathing”, produced by Serengetti Records super producer, Joshbeatz.

Assertively confident (some would say cocky), Eclipse - who counts legendary Hip-Hop artists such as Jay-Z, Nas and their Nigerian counterparts, M.I and Modenine, as inspiration and the emcee standard he sets himself - views himself as being in a league of his own and aims to be the standard bearer for the new generation of African Hip-Hop artists. In his own words he is the “heir to the throne, destined to be king; all roads lead to the same place, and for me that’s greatness”.

Signed to AbOriginal Music, the multitalented Eclipse (he is an aspiring producer and an occasional singer) is currently working on his official debut mixtape tentatively titled DemiGod Mode which is due out in 2013.

The Demigod is here, and the game will never be the same again.


MEDIA & BOOKINGS:
Please direct all media and booking inquiries to artistes@aboriginal-productions.com


MORE ECLIPSE

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/itseclipse
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/itseclipse
Website: http://www.aboriginal-productions.com

[Gist] Femi Kuti Joins Nigeria Idol Judges

After an amazing second season that saw the crowning of Mercy Chinwo as the current Nigerian Idol, the global music phenomenon returns for a third season and steps it up with Afrobeat Legend Femi Kuti as judge.

“It’s a whole new package and cycle this season,” said Tiwa Medubi, the Project Manager. “We keep bringing in new twists and turns to make the show more interesting, two brand new cities made the audition train and most exciting is our own living legend, three-time Grammy nominee and Afrobeat king; Femi Kuti as one of our judges.”

He brings to the show wealth of experience that spans well over three decades of performing across the world, plays 6 musical instruments, and has received several international awards. He has collaborated with musicians, including Common, Mos Def, Jaguar Wright, D’Angelo, Macy Gray, The Soultronics, Nile Rodgers, amongst others. Femi Kuti’s voice is featured in the videogame Grand Theft Auto IV, where he is the host of radio station IF 99.

“I am honoured to be part of Nigerian Idol, a show that discovers talents across the country in music. Saying I love music is like saying snow is white. I am beyond passionate about music which is why I single handedly thought myself to play four instruments. I play the Sax twelve hours in a day training myself to get better. So an opportunity to be able to impart on the lives of the future of Nigerian music is one I will never say no to,” says Femi Kuti. “I was very proud when I watched Mercy Chinwo the last winner give a remarkable performance of Felas Zombie when I was a guest judge on the show last season. Many times you see people murder the songs or over act with the moves and make the man look like a caricature but she got it just right with guidance from the coach and judges. I’d like to be part of moulding many more talents with Nigerian Idol, this year.”

Femi Kuti who is known to be very conservative, TV shy and rarely leaves the Shrine save for few select performances in Nigeria and world tours, it’s a remarkable testament to the power of the Nigerian Idol brand for him to join the panel of judges.

Three-time Grammy Award nominee, Femi Kuti, is truly a big step upwards for the Idol franchise in Nigeria. “Femi’s input in this season hopefully will definitely take the show to new frontiers, we are excited!” said Medubi.

Auditions for Nigerian Idol continues from the 20th of October. If you live in Aba, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, join us in Port Harcourt on the 20th of October. If you are in Anambra, Enugu, Abia and other neighboring states, would meet the audition train in Owerri on the 27th of October. If you live in Delta, Ife, Ilorin, and other neighboring states, then join us in Benin on the 3rd of November. If you have missed all of these auditions get your bags, get on the road to Lagos for the last ticket to being the next Nigerian Idol at the Bamako Studios on the 9th and 10th of November.

This season’s prize is valued at $100,000 and the elements are thus; N7.5 million cash, a recording contract worth N7.5million and an SUV.

[NEW SINGLE and VIDEO] MYA K - FOR NOW

Introducing 11-year old British Nigerian Pop Princess Mya K with her latest single titled “For Now” and the exciting brand new visuals to go with it. Produced by UK-based producer Shabach and taken from Mya K’s forthcoming self-titled E.P, “For Now” is an outstanding Pop song that is sure to leave fans and critics yearning for more from the 11-year old triple threat singer, dancer and actress.

Laced with bass-heavy drum patterns and lush synths which are reminiscent of classic 80’s dance music, “For Now” sees Mya K in her elements as she excellently showcases her singing abilities and burgeoning performance prowess on the track. Visually, that performance prowess is underlined even further as Mya K shows off her dancing skills along with her already established vocal talents to make for a sassy, bubbly and excitingly enthralling performance all around…


DIRECTED BY SHABACH FOR BEAUTIFUL SOUNDZ AND VISUALZ

ABOUT MYA K
“Stars are born not made”, this best describes Mya K, the 11-year old British Nigerian singer, dancer and actress who is serenading the world with her breath taking singing dexterity and performance prowess. Mya K started singing at the tender age of two and has never looked back since. Based in the UK, she realized quite early that her purpose on earth is to touch and affect lives through music.

Signed to First Entertainment and currently working on her debut E.P, Mya is already causing a stir in Nigeria with her music. After having released three hugely popular singles in 2011 - “I’ll Survive”, “Superstar” and “Xmas Charity” - which are still enjoying massive airplay on Nigerian radio, Mya K was specially invited to perform at the Calabar Festival by the Cross River State government in December 2011 and was also invited by Governor Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom State to perform at a Christmas concert in the same month.

At only eleven year of age, Mya K has performed alongside African A-list stars like P-Square, Julius Agwu and Jim Iyke as well as graced the stage at prestigious UK venues such as the Beckenham Festival and Bloomsberry Theatre while winning several accolades along the way such as the Gazelle Trophy for poetry and prose in 2010, two scholarships from London’s Herbert Justice Academy of Performance Arts and Kent College Pembery respectively and a Merit in ISTD Olympic award earlier this year. But that is not all; Mya K is deeply involved in charity activities, determined to be a voice for the voiceless and in December 2011, launched The Pink Petal Charity Foundation to tackle issues of child trafficking and protection of child rights.


MEDIA & BOOKINGS:
Please direct all media and booking inquiries to myakinlock@gmail.com

MORE MYA K
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mkinlock
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/yourgirlmya

Birthday ShoutOut to World Famous DJ JIMMY JATT


Please join us as we celebrate NIGERIA's most prestigious DJ JIMMY JATT on his birthday TODAY. Wishing you all the best life has to offer sir. 


God bless you & your household. 


[Official Video] BLACKMAGIC FEAT SASHA P - CONFAM

Music Video by BlackMagic (@ejayblackmagic) performing Confam produced by Remi aka Deron (@deron_remi)

Directed by Unlimited L.A.

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Styled by: Zed-Eye
Makeup by: Kashogy

Follow on twitter: @ejayblackmagic
Facebook: www.facebook.com/blackmagicmusic
Reverbnation: BLACKMAGIC

[Music Premiere] Morachi - Gbogbo Diz Gurlz ft Naeto C.

He has been juggling his music career with modelling and his G.O.P. line of undergarments. Morachi has been working hard towards the release of his sophomore album, here is a brand new single ‘Gbogbo Diz Gurlz’, produced by UC Prof and featuring rap superstar, Naeto C.

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Over heavy drums and with catchy lyrics like ‘I’ll transform her from a chicken to a unicorn’, Morachi sings about fast women on this track, warning them of the vices of chasing after the champagne lifestyle. Naturally, Naeto C brings in his ‘A’ game, delivering evergreen lines, sure to keep the song fresh in listeners minds for a long time to come. We expect Morachi will follow up the ‘Gbogbo Diz Gurlz’ single with a couple more hot singles in the following few weeks.

Happy Bornday to MORACHI!!!!!!!!!!! 
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Sunday, 14 October 2012

[MUSIC PREMIERE] ADUKE - Iso kekere


It is always nice when we hear Nigerians doing alternative music! Aduke is definitely one artiste that is in a bit of a league of her own. She brings that alternative sound to traditional naija music we all love. She came to the scene with “Made In Lagos”, which is a popular song in Nigeria. She went further to give Us Far away and Leke Leke.


She brings “Iso Kekere”, in a basic term, it’s Small Mess. It’s actually a proverb, it means "Character" No matter how you Hide your character, Good or bad somehow it will come. Produced by d' Acoustic

[RadioHit Show ] S02 E23 - DavidO! Creative or Copycat?

Copycat creativity can be very dicey, it feels like walking on a wire line, you need to be extra careful to pull it off. I remember even Jayz got criticised many times for using B.I.G 's lines, but when DavidO decides to copy MayD's lyrics on the same song, there must be a problem.

We found an easy and stress-free link

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Have a fun week!

Yomi Black

Watch MORELL's KOSI PRESSURE (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Finally BENTO RECORDZ presents MORELL in the video "kosi pressure" Watch Video below ....


Directed by PATRICK ELIS. follow morell on twitter @imorell @bentorecordz

[Video] P!nk - Try

Music video by P!nk performing Try. Single from her newly released album The Truth About Love. Watch video below FREE


Album Available Now: http://smarturl.it/tal

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[Video] Justin Bieber - Beauty And A Beat ft. Nicki Minaj

Music video by Justin Bieber performing Beauty And A Beat featuring Nicki Minaj. the most unique video i have seen so far. Watch video below


The Island Def Jam Music Group

[Gist] Watch Kate Walsh get scared on TheEllenShow

Ellen continued her Cat Week celebration by scaring "Private Practice's" Kate Walsh with a giant cat. Watch video below


LMAOO!!!!